How many of you have taken another service's physical fitness test? How did you do?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:11:41 -0400

I took the Marines Corps Combat Fitness Test when I was at my career course and we had a Marine who led my small group in fitness training. It was rough, but I passed. It was extremely hot, over 100 degrees, so it made it even more interesting.

Have you taken another service's fitness test? How did you do?

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Mar 18 at 2015 7:37 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:37:17 -0400

Took the USMC fitness test a LONG TIME ago. Got rocked by the pull-ups, ashamedly!

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 7:50 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:50:37 -0400

I took the Air Force fitness test the other day and I made it all the way to dessert and had to stop. It's rough I tell you! CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Mar 18 at 2015 8:09 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:09:41 -0400

I've rocked the Navy's Test when I was in college and had to take it (NROTC) I didn't max it but came close. I've never taken the Army's test pure, but I did take what the proctors called the "Ranger In-Test." Which consisted of max pullups, max sit ups, max push ups and a 5 mile run timed at 1.5 3.5 and 5 mile marks. That was the first event of the day followed by a lot more stuff as the Recon Screener.

Oh, and I don't know what the "pass" times or scores are for my service or others. I measure myself and others by distance from maxing.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 8:16 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:16:03 -0400

Marine Corps, many times, "easier" to pass than Army, harder to score well in my opinion.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 8:40 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:40:21 -0400

When I was stationed in Germany, I was in an Air Force unit. This was back when their fitness test just came out. Our Full Bird thought it would be a great idea to have a couple of Army guys become Physical Training Leaders (PTL), so I had to take their test. I did very well on it.

Response by SGT Corey Franks made Mar 18 at 2015 9:05 AM

SGT Corey Franks — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:05:37 -0400

Army leads the way (friendly competition humor)

Sadly...some wont get it :(

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Mar 18 at 2015 9:20 AM

Maj Chris Nelson — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:20:50 -0400

I have, and I passed...however, I must also admit that I am a dual service type...I have been Army and Army Guard, then went to Air Guard and then Air Force..... I did not take the Army test again once I got in the Air Force....and didn't take the Air Force test when I was in the Army. But I have passed both.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Mar 18 at 2015 9:44 AM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:44:55 -0400

I pass the Air Force and Navy PT tests every time I take an Army PT test.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 9:48 AM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:48:50 -0400

Yeah, yeah... Dogpile on the rabbit!! Lol

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 9:53 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:53:10 -0400

No sure if this counts but i was in the Marines for my 1st enlisment prior to joining the Army.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 10:52 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:52:26 -0400

I always try to one-up myself. I'm testing for the AF test, so I shoot for the Army test. I'm my own worst critic, so I will not allow failure, therefore I shoot for something that will take me far beyond success!!!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 11:19 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:19:32 -0400

The Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test, the one in your picture, is a lot of fun and a great way to mix up PT with your subordinates.

EVENTS: 1) 800m run in boots and cammies, do-able, but tough time standards. 2) Ammo can lift, not hard. 3) The last part is a high crawl, low crawl, buddy carry, and grenade throw medley - it's awesome, will smoke you, and is fun.

I highly recommend it if you have the opportunity!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 12:47 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:47:45 -0400

I have had the pleasure of taking the Marine Corps PT test numerous times during my time in the Corps. I passed every single one, with very high, if not perfect scores. It is brutal, but a good test.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 18 at 2015 12:49 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:49:12 -0400

Passed in two branches, Marines and Army... Though I suspect in my old age, the former would be much more difficult...

Response by SGT James Elphick made Mar 18 at 2015 5:16 PM

SGT James Elphick — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:16:34 -0400

I took the USMC PT test once and actually think I did about the same as I did on the Army one. The thing that hurt me was the 3 mile run, that thing is tough.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Mar 19 at 2015 6:29 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:29:30 -0400

As a Navy midshipman, I had to take and pass the USMC PFT every quarter...

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2015 2:37 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:37:00 -0400

I am currently stationed with a Canadian Navy Detachment and I participated in their Physical Test and it was a much better test than our PRT. It really tested me in ways that relate to shipboard life.

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Aug 27 at 2015 8:42 AM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 08:42:07 -0400

I used to be in AFROTC, so I took the AF fitness test a few times. I've heard it's changed a little bit since then, but I appreciate the way they do sit-ups. It causes less pressure and strain on the neck and spine. I passed no problems, but I do feel for those who naturally have large waists.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Aug 27 at 2015 9:24 AM

SSG Keven Lahde — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 09:24:43 -0400

Taken and passed the Navy's PFT test every time I took it. I rather run a mile and a half over 2 miles any day....lol

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2015 11:41 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:41:43 -0400

Being a former Sailor before switching to the Army and becoming an Officer - I've obviously taken the Navy PRT (not sure if it's still called that now?) and the Army PFT. When I attended the USMC Mountain Survival Course at Bridgeport of April, 2014 - I had to take the Marine Corps PFT. I wasn't worried about failing, but the elevation on the three mile run did suck.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2016 5:11 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:11:10 -0500

I was active duty USAF from 84-91. assigned to a Red Horse squadron at Hurlburt field. I don't know if it was because we were TDY all the time or if someone somewhere was pencil-whipping them, but I only took one PT test the entire time. It was one event, supposedly a 1.5 mile run that I finished in 8:35. so either I was running my ass off or the course was shorter than 1.5 miles